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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 5,585,556 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Catalan, Spanish | Thai | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | November - April | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2384 | $974 | $659 | $922 | $2143 | $1759 |
| Rent | $932 | $274 | $354 | $400 | $923 | $717 |
| Groceries | $121 | $169 | $44 | $91 | $127 | $148 |
| Dining out | $403 | $108 | $81 | $151 | $207 | $280 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $18 | $21 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $213 | $95 | $49 | $79 | $160 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $11 | $3 | $4 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $127 | $60 | $6 | $5 | $17 | $95 |
| Taxis | $48 | $20 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $10 | $2 | $16 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $8 | $11 | $13 | $97 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $33 | $8 | $15 | $9 | $217 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $112 | $62 | $22 | $43 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $81 | $41 | $9 | $22 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $93 | $55 | $23 | $30 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $59 | $10 | $15 | $27 | $101 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Movistar | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Cabify, FreeNow | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 98 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |